Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Rotating
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: 28.50 - 44.00
Pay Info: Sign-on Bonus available! $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 year

Department Details

This position is full time 72-80 hours a pay period. Most staff schedules consist of rotating 8 or 12 hour shifts with weekend requirements. On call hours may be scheduled. All of our new hires will start out every other weekend and then move to every third at 1 year of service.

Come and further your career in our Level One Trauma Center! We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package! We have a great clinical team approach at our 600 bed hospital where RT driven protocols are used throughout all patient populations. We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care. We have the potential to work in our neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical areas at our 3 campuses.

We have great management and friendly staff who is always willing to help each other.

Our Respiratory Therapy Department Offers:

• Flexible Scheduling

• Sign-on Bonus

• Shift Differential Pay

• Continuing Education

• Growth and Development

• Level 1 Adult Trauma Center

• Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center

• Comprehensive Stroke Center

• STEMI Center

• Level 4 NICU.

Job Summary

The scope of work for a respiratory therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and/or sleep disorders or associated complications.

Job Description

Summary:

Respiratory Therapist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing care to our patients. Come and join Sanford Health one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States! We’re seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Respiratory Therapist who will take our breath away and give it back to our patients.

What you will do:

Assess patients to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications.

Measure patient's lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.

Offer diagnosis results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.

We have the ability to work in several clinical areas ranging from general floors to critical care.

You Belong at Sanford:

Sign On bonus options available!

Referral Bonuses

Competitive Compensation

Salary Increases

Shift Differentials

Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers

Flexible shift options

Opportunities for advancement

Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance options

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan

School Sponsor ships

Qualifications

A degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. Demonstrates the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.

Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site-specific…